How do you make sense of the fact that, even though you really do want to drink less, you keep making the same mistakes?

You know what you should do. But your brain is blocking your motivation with three sneaky obstacles:

• Using your past to predict your future, thinking ‘I’ve failed before, so why should this time be any different.'
• Believing you don’t have enough time, energy, or motivation to make a change right now--even though you have the time and energy to manage a drinking problem.
• You focus so much on the problem—feeling bad about how much you drink—that you can't see the solution.

In this episode, I’ll show you exactly how to get around the three mental obstacles keeping you stuck.

Come find me on TikTok @hangoverwhisperer and IG @thehangoverwhisperer

If you’re ready to get emotionally sober (side effects include an 80 percent reduction in alcohol consumption), click here to BOOK A DISCOVERY CALL WITH COLLEEN. You'll walk away from our conversation with a clear understanding of how to get the skills you need to transform your life.

In this special bonus episode, Colleen interviews Susan Keller, author of the new book Mostly Sober: A Love Story and a Road Trip. Susan shares her personal journey of rethinking her relationship with alcohol, how she found her way into the mindful drinking movement, and why she wrote Mostly Sober, a groundbreaking novel for those who want to cut back on drinking without quitting entirely.

In this conversation, Colleen and Susan discuss:

• Susan's background in healthcare education and how it influenced her interest in alcohol moderation.

• The appeal of mindful drinking and how Susan’s approach differs from traditional "Quit Lit" stories of sobriety.

• The process of writing Mostly Sober, a blend of fiction, autobiography, and self-help for women who want to minimize their drinking but don't see complete sobriety as the answer.

• Why Susan believes in celebrating the small wins and how using simple tools like marking days without drinking helped her feel empowered.

• The emotional connection between childhood trauma, people-pleasing, and drinking habits, as explored through Susan’s protagonist, Annie Marks.

• How Susan found support and community through podcasts, online groups, and conversations with like-minded women, and why having a support system is so important for mindful drinkers.

• The importance of understanding that mindful drinking is about rethinking your relationship with alcohol, not just counting drinks or adhering to rigid rules.

Where to Buy Mostly Sober

You can find Mostly Sober: A Love Story and a Road Trip in various formats:

• BookBaby Store

• Susan’s website: SusanKeller.com

• Major retailers like Amazon, Barnes & Noble, and Books-A-Million (coming soon).

Connect with Colleen: Come find me on TikTok @hangoverwhisperer and Instagram @thehangoverwhisperer.

If you're ready to get Mostly Sober and want support, guidance and accountability, click here to BOOK A DISCOVERY CALL WITH COLLEEN. You'll walk away from our call with a clear understanding of how to get the skills you need to transform your life.

Are you tired of feeling trapped in a cycle of emotional eating and self-criticism?

Many high-achieving women believe that if they just had more willpower or stuck to stricter diets, they'd finally overcome their struggles with food and body image.

But this relentless pursuit of perfection leaves you exhausted, overwhelmed, and disconnected from your own needs—leading to stress, burnout, and an even stronger reliance on food to cope.

The real issue isn't lack of discipline; it's the deep-rooted belief that your worth is tied to your productivity and appearance.

In today's episode, I'm joined by Amber Romaniuk, host of the No Sugarcoating Podcast, a digestive and hormone health expert. We’re talking about how to heal your mind so you can live in a body that thrives.

Here’s what you’ll learn:

• Is perfectionism secretly fueling your emotional eating?

• The unexpected reason diets fail—and what to do instead.

• Discover the hidden link between imposter syndrome and your cravings.

• Stop wasting willpower: Discover the surprising path to food freedom.

Connect with Amber on YouTube and Instagram

Come find me on TikTok @hangoverwhisperer and IG @thehangoverwhisperer

If you’re ready to reduce your drinking by 80 percent (as a side effect of getting emotionally sober), Click here to BOOK A DISCOVERY CALL WITH COLLEEN You'll walk away from our call with a clear understanding of how to get the skills you need to transform your life.